Citation

Lewinsohn PM, Rohde P, Seeley JR. Clin. Psychol. Sci. Pract. 1996; 3(1): 25-46.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1468-2850.1996.tb00056.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In this article we summarize findings from our program of research (the Oregon Adolescent Depression Project) as they pertain to the suicidal behavior of older (14-18-year-old) adolescents. Specifically, we (a) present information regarding the epidemiology of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts (e.g., prevalence, incidence, onset age, methods, severity); (b) describe the psychosocial characteristics associated with past and future suicide attempts, in comparison to depression; (c) discuss issues relevant to assessment and screening, including our development of a new assessment instrument, the Life Attitudes Schedule; (d) share recommendations gained from our experience in providing treatment for depressed adolescents, approximately 40% of whom had made a suicide attempt; and (e) identify gaps in current knowledge for which more research is needed.

Language: en

Keywords

Epidemiology; Suicide; Adolescents; Treatment; Ideation; Attempts